Gateway Clipper Fleet

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started in September of 2017.&nbsp;We met online, just like your modern day love story begins.&nbsp;We started slow and took our time to get to know one another. We gradually started spending more and more quality time together; Trivia on Wednesdays, Mexican on Fridays, Steelers Football on Sundays, and hiking any chance we got.&nbsp;When summer rolled around, you could guarantee we were either on a boat or in a pool.&nbsp;It was bobbing in a lake that we realized how truly happy we were. The next year was a blur of traveling and weddings and traveling for weddings. As soon as the dust settled,&nbsp;it was time for another adventure. We took a short hike to a beautiful lookout point.&nbsp;After taking time to admire the view and fall foliage, Joe got down on one knee and popped the question.&nbsp;It was the easiest question Natalie ever had to answer! We are so excited to take this next step in our relationship and we hope you will be able to share our wedding day with us on May 21, 2022.

Our Story

We will be getting married on The Gateway Clipper in Pittsburgh, PA. We have a room block at the Sheraton Station Square. If you are interested in booking your room there, please use the following link:<a href="https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1638981495361&amp;key=GRP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your group rate for Scarpino / Spatola Wedding Room Block</a> We also encourage our guests to check out AirBNB at https://www.airbnb.com/

Travel

Welcome to Pittsburgh!There's lots to do and see here. We hope you have some downtime to relax and explore the city. Here's a few suggestions:

Phipps is GORGEOUS - especially if you are into flowers/plants. Anyone looking for a good photo op will definitely enjoy this as well. It's safe for any weather as it is indoors.If you plan on driving, there is limited parking, so I would recommend getting a Lyft or Uber instead.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

The incline is so unique and offers beautiful views of the city. It's right across the street from our venue, so it's convenient and fun!Note that you need exact change in order to ride - fares can be found on the website!

Monongahela Incline

Who doesn't love the zoo?! It's always fun to go see the animals!Our zoo is a bit outside of town, so this is probably a better option if you have your own transportation.Also note that their escalator to get in to the zoo is not for the faint of heart. If you are afraid of heights (or escalators) you may want to look up some pictures first.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

This is just across the river and is always a lot of fun. You could easily jump on the subway to get there and then enjoy a stroll through the North Shore when you are finished.

National Aviary

Dinosaurs anyone?!This is also in a limited parking area. If you are interested, Lyft or Uber is your best bet.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Is all of this sight-seeing making you hungry? Or do you just need some delicious brunch? Stop by some of our favorite restaurants:

You don't get more authentic than Primanti's!There are multiple locations - this is the one closest to our venue. If you are out and about, just Google it. There will probably be one near you.

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar South Side

They have amazing (and huge) burgers!

Fat Head's Saloon

Pamela's is one of the best breakfast places Pittsburgh has to offer! I highly recommend the Banana Chocolate Chip Hotcakes.

Pamela's Diner

This is another of Pittsburgh's finest breakfast places. Their menu is a little bit bigger, but the calories probably are too!

DeLuca's Diner

Things to Do

Matron of Honor:Brittany Holzapfel Best Man:Phil Simmerman Bridesmaids:Mattie Nassida-VautierAlex SossiStefanie GilreathBecki Schorr Groomsmen:Caleb CliffordNick ScarpinoFrank Spatola IIIChris LoweJustin Steddum

Natalie & Joe

Natalie & Joe

Registry